the civil defense gazette

GAZETTEVolume V Issue 2Apr - June 2017

The Civil Defense

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFOFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE

Heroic Soldier Leads Winners of Gawad KALASAG

OCD Develops National Contingency Planfor Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake

2nd Nationwide Simulataneous Earthqauke Drill Rules Social Media with 133M Impressions

OCD Holds Workshop on Revised NDRRM Fund

NDRRMC Develops Cell Broadcast MessageTemplates for Emergencies

Civil Defense Across The Nation

Central Offi ce Events

Awareness and Preparedness

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Editor’s NoteThe CIVIL DEFENSE

GAZETTE

USEC RICARDO B JALAD Publisher

ROMINA B MARASIGANEditor-in-Chief

NOEL H MAPALOManaging Editor

MARK CASHEAN E TIMBALKARLA MINORKA M ALDEA

Associate Editors

BEBETH L GADORWILSON B GONOWON

Researcher

FRED A ABUDA JRADELUISA E KAWAHARASAKI

ARMIL KAYE P MANDINGPhotographers

MIKE ALDRIN T SABADOEMPRESS B JARAMILLO

MICHAEL A CONAGFRANCIS JOSEPH M REYES

DIANE HENIE M DEL ROSARIOFRANCESCA T QUIZONGEORGINA R GARCIAMARY AN B ACEVEDA

RACHELLE ANNE L MIRANDACHERRY MAE D NARANJO

JESSETTE D PONGOSREY EZEKIEL P BARBASA

GIRLY S GAMIERMAREE ABIGAEL N GALVEZ

MC ADRIAN NOUVE B COBEROJORIE MAE E BALMEDIANO

APRIL ROSE ANNE Y SANCHEZAIZY LYN R PAGLINAWAN

JOFEL A DELICANAMONALISA A FAJARDOFRANZES IVY C CARASIJAMIE F BENTINGANANOLIVE MARIE G BAYLON

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The annual Gawad KALASAG which stands for KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan, SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan, is the country’s primary recognition system in the fi eld of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) and humanitarian assistance. Over the years, the Gawad KALASAG was awarded to various local governments, institutions, groups and individuals for their exemplary programs, projects and actions.

While being recognized brings great honor, the public also benefi ts as Gawad KALASAG encourages the local government units and other stakeholders to elevate the level of their engagement in DRRM. The various programs and projects are evaluated based on their impact in reducing risks, addressing vulnerabilities, building capacities, and protecting communities during emergencies and disasters. The best practices showcased by the programs and projects awarded with Gawad KALASAG also serves as templates other local governments and institutions can embrace and adopt for the benefi t of their contituents and clients.

The Gawad KALASAG is a fl agship program of the NDRRMC implemented through OCD, it is a testimony of the government’s resolve in building safer, adaptive and resilient Filipino communities which enable people to share the fruits of a stronger economy.

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Heroic Soldier Leads Winners of 18th Gawad KALASAG National Awards

For saving military personnel and relief assistance workers during an ambush, PFC Roel S. Dalaota PA received the Heroic Act Award and led the roster of awardees of the 18th Gawad KALASAG National Awards for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Humanitarian Assistance during its Awarding Ceremony at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.

Dalaota, served as driver of a military truck in the relief convoy transporting goods and personnel to the Typhoon Nona-aff ected communities in Samar Province. The said convoy was ambushed by communist rebels. Dalaota sustained gunshot wounds in the encounter but persevered to bring his passengers to safety, away from the fi refi ght.

Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans

and Retiree Aff airs Eduardo D Del Rosario, representing NDRRMC Chairperson and National Defense Secretary Delfi n N Lorenzana, led the conferment of the awards to Dalaota and to fi fty eight other individuals and groups together with

the National Selection Committee (NSC) Chairperson and DILG Offi cer-in-Charge Usec Catalino S Cuy and NDRRMC Executive Director and OCD Administrator USec Ricardo B Jalad.

The Local DRRM Councils, institutions, groups and individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions in DRRM and humanitarian assistance during the ceremonies. Representatives of NDRRMC Member Agencies, Gawad Kalasag National Selection Committee members and International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs) witnessed the awarding ceremonies.

DILG-OIC Usec Catalino Cuy, in his message, emphasized that Gawad Kalasag is “our defense against hazards and our way of increasing our capabilities to address the ‘weak points’ that we have, thereby allowing us to handle disasters better.”

Heroic awardee PFC Roel S Dalaota PA and his wife pose for a photo with DND UCVRA Usec Eduardo del Rosario, DILG OIC Usec Catalino Cuy, NDRRMC Exec Dir. and CDA Usec Ricardo Jalad and other offi cials during the formal conferment of recognition.

NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad delivers his message during the Gawad KALASAG National Awarding held at the Philippine International Convention Center on 08 June 2017.

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NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator, Usec Ricardo B Jalad said that the Annual Gawad Kalasag Awards is a celebration of the unwavering spirit of compassion, wisdom, and service exhibited by our compatriots in the DRRM advocacy, a celebration of our living and enduring commitment to make the Philippines safe. “Gawad Kalasag awakens our resolution and vigor in leadership to prepare ahead so that when the danger is upon us, there shall be no fear, only courage. Our Gawad Kalasag awardees today are the proof that if there is a will there is a way. Their achievements merit emulation and further development,” said Usec Del Rosario.

Gawad KALASAG is the country’s premier annual awards recognizing the outstanding contribution of various disaster managers, local government units, private organizations, government agencies, and individuals in the fi elds of DRRM and humanitarian assistance. It also aims to honor individuals, groups and institutions that have shown extraordinary courage, heroism and sacrifi ce in times of emergencies, be it natural or human-induced.

Through these awards, the NDRRMC advances awareness of the best practices of DRRM and humanitarian response and action.

Since its inception in 1998, the Gawad KALASAG award has been bestowed to 199 Local DRRM Councils, 66 National Government Organizations, 31 individuals and 211 groups/institutions. Thirty winners have been conferred with the Hall of Fame Awards.

GAWAD KALASAG Contenders pose for a group photo with OIC USEC Catalino Cuy at the start of the event.

ASEC Kristoff er James E. Purisima is joined by DZMM Reporter Tina Marasigan as hosts of the 18th Gawad Kalasag

DILG OIC, USEC Catalino Cuy discussed somepoints with DND USEC Eduardo Del Rosario as NDRRMC Exe- Dir & CDA USEC Ricardo Jalad.

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to the strong earthquake in its study on the impacts of a Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake.

The National Contingency Plan for Magnitude 7.2 earthquake shall outline the response actions of assisting regions that will respond to earthquake aff ected areas, particularly in Metro Manila and portions of Central Luzon and CALABARZON.

The workshop aims to set a national strategic direction towards eff ective, timely, and well-coordinated response mechanisms of the NDRRMC, Metro Manila DRRMC, and the assisting Regional DRRM Councils in the event of a strong earthquake. A pool of contingency planning experts from OCD-CBTS, I and III were mobilized to facilitate the workshop sessions.

One of the key assumptions during the workshop is that local, regional, and national responders within Metro Manila, Central Luzon and CALABARZON, were overwhelmed by the emergency situation. During the workshop, the participants were

The Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) as the implementing arm of the National Disaster risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) initiated the formulation of a National Contingency Plan for a Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake which may aff ect Metro Manila and nearby Provinces.

On 24-25 April 2017, OCD through the Capacity-Building and Training Service (CBTS) facilitated a workshop at El Cielito Hotel, Makati City. Around 90 participants from NDRRMC Member Agencies, Metro Manila DRRM Council and Regional DRRM Councils of Ilocos, Cagayan, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Bicol participated in the workshop. The formulation of a National Contingency Plan was a result of several consultation meetings conducted to address the eff ects of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake foreseen to be generated by the West Valley Fault.

According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), around 50,000 fatalities, 526,000 injuries and Php 2.3 trillion worth of losses will be incurred due

OCD Develops National Contingency Plan for Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake

able to identify the following major services of the assisting Regional DRRM Councils when the situation happens namely: (1) restoration of emergency operations centers in strategic areas, (2) mobilization of incident management teams to re-establish command and control; and (3) augmentation of resources using the Response Clusters.

NDRRMC Executive Director and OCD Administrator, Undersecretary Ricardo B Jalad, during the opening ceremony of the workshop said that the national contingency plan is “our answer to the need to provide an assurance to our people that the government will always be on top of the situation and the welfare of the people will be attended to especially in times of crisis”.

OCD is set to organize subsequent workshops involving the Regional DRRMCs from Visayas and Mindanao identifi ed to assist Metro Manila in the event of a strong earthquake. Moreover, supporting plans developed by the response clusters shall also be endorsed for further enhancement.

Representatives from NDRRMC Member Agencies and Regional DRRM Council Offi cials from Luzon works for the development of National Contingency Plan for Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake on 24-25 April 2017.

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NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad, DOST-DRR and CCA Usec Renato U Solidum Jr, DOTr Asec Eymard D Eje, and Davao City Administrator Atty Zuleika T Lopez led the ceremonial pressing of the button at exactly 2:00 PM, signifying the start of the Second Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on 27 June 2017.

Garnering 133 million impressions in social media, the quarterly drill was conducted by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) through the Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) with the ceremonial pilot venue at Davao City, beats the 13 million social media impressions count garnered by the 1st Quarter NSED.

Thousands of participants from government, non-government organizations, private and business sectors, academe, media

2nd Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake DrillRules Social Media with 133M Impressions

practitioners and, private individuals performed the duck, cover and hold in support of the government’s nationwide campaign for disaster preparedness. In Davao City, the drill scenario portrayed a magnitude 7.0 earthquake incident generated by the West Davao Fault Zone which caused massive damage to structures in the city such as schools, hospitals, government offi ces and, business establishments.

During the drill, various activities including medical airlift, explosions, high angle rescue, fi re incident, collapsed structure search and rescue, and looting incidents were demonstrated. Several regional responders joined the drill, showcasing their response capabilities and resources. “Preparedness to large scale disasters such as strong earthquakes need a whole of society eff ort. The regular conduct of an earthquake

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drill is necessary so that the public’s awareness and preparedness is improved, and response plans of local government and organizations are tested and refi ned,” says Usec Renato U Solidum.

“Ang hamon sa atin ngayon ay mas pag-ibayuhin ang ating pagpupursige upang mas mapalawak ang ating paghahanda sa kalamidad. Lagi nating isa-isip na ang kaligtasan ng ating mga pamayanan ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa iisang tao o ahensya ng pamahalaan kundi sa ating pagkakaisa at sama-samang paghahanda at pagtutulungan,” says Usec Ricardo B Jalad.

Local drills were also conducted in various areas nationwide through the OCD Regional Offi ces and their respective Regional DRRM Councils. Schools, hospitals, malls and business offi ces participated in the drills wherein local preparedness plans and response actions were also tested.

Offi cials led by NDRRMC Exec. Dir & CDA USEC Ricardo A. Jalad and DOST USEC for DRR & CCA, USEC Renato U Solidum Jr prepare to press the ceremonial button starting the 2nd NSED in Davao City. Offi cials led by NDRRMC Exec. Dir & CDA USEC Ricardo A. Jalad and DOST USEC for DRR & CCA, USEC Renato U Solidum Jr prp eppare to ppress the ceremonial button starting g the 2nd NSED in Davao Cityy.

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The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council led the conduct of the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in the Municipality of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

The coastal municipality was identifi ed as the pilot area of the region for the conduct of NSED due to its risks and vulnerabilities to earthquake hazards including tsunami.

The sound of the siren signalled the start of the drill at 2:00 PM. More than 400 residents and students in Barangay Fuerte executed the Drop Cover and Hold position. After a minute of ground shaking, the aff ected community evacuated in Baluarte which is considered as one of the safe areas in the town if an earthquake and tsunami occurred.

Municipal and Barangay DRRM Councils, and responders were activated to manage the eff ects of the disaster. Representatives from the RDRRMC1 member-agencies served as evaluators of the drill.

Further, other Local Government Units, government agencies, schools and private organizations in the region participated in the NSED.

VISAYAS

In collaboration with the Province of Capiz, OCD VI led the conduct of the drill at Capiz National High School in Roxas City, Capiz as the pilot area for the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill. It was participated in by a total of 5,987 students, faculty and staff .

In total there were 6,680 who participated in the 2nd Quarter NSED 2017 in the pilot areas identifi ed in the region.

Dir. Cabrera in her remarks during the critique session that followed in the Province of Capiz emphasized the need and importance of the conduct of the quarterly earthquake drill. She stressed that disasters such as earthquakes come unannounced and it is of high importance to be prepared at all times. “Let us not be complacent rather, let us be vigilant and constantly prepare for any eventualities. Let us work together and with each other to achieve disaster resiliency” she said. (With reports from OCD I and VI)

Faculty and students of University of Mindanao cover their heads as they evacuate their school building.

Davao City Responders exhibited various response capabilities in the scenarios of the earthquake drill namely: Mass Casualty due to explosion, Looting Incident and Fire Suppression.

The Offi ce of Civil Defense held a one-day workshop on the implementation of the revised National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) Fund Guidelines at Novotel Hotel, Quezon City on 05 May 2017. The activity was spearheaded by OCD in collaboration with the Coalitions for Change, a centerpiece program of the partnership between the Australian Embassy and The Asia Foundation in the Philippines.

The revised guidelines on the administration of the NDRRM Fund were approved on 14 March 2017 during the NDRRM Full Council Meeting presided by Vice Chair for Response and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy M Taguiwalo having the following declarations:

1. Streamlined procedures and

templates to fast-track access to the Fund;

2. Alignment of Fund utilization with the proactive intent of RA 10121, the Philippine DRRM Law, by allowing more disaster mitigation, prevention, and preparedness programs and projects;

3. More mechanisms for LGU participation and Regional DRRM Councils’ involvement;

4. Strengthened transparency and accountability provisions; and

5. Integration of consultation, monitoring, and evaluation in review and approval process of requests.

OCD Rehabilitation and Recovery Management Service (RRMS)

OCD Holds Workshop on Revised NDRRM Fund

OCD Rehabilitation and Recovery Management Service Director Josefi na Timoteo delivers her welcome message during the Workshop on the NDRRMF Guidelines.

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Director Josefi na Timoteo graced the opening of the workshop in behalf of Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration Assistant Secretary Kristoff er James E Purisima.

In his message, the critical role of OCD as disaster managers in the changing landscape of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was emphasized. The participants were enjoined to engage in improving the systems and plans.

Australian Embassy Counsellor Mr Nigel Bruce, through Mr Francisco Morito conveyed Australian Government’s support and congratulations to OCD for passing the guidelines. He further mentioned the need to capacitate the Local Government Units in DRR and project management to come up with sound proposals for funding and ensure risk reduction measures.

The background of the National DRRM Fund reform including the Development Entrepreneurship (DE) approach was presented by Mr Jaime Faustino of the Coalitions for Change program. The DE approach uses coalition building and adaptive learning to defi ne and implement policy reforms in a volatile and changing world. Implementation issues and action areas for the smooth implementation of the Guidelines were also discussed.

Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Operations Assistant Secretary Rodolfo Demosthenes C Santillan in his message during the closing ceremony, commended and challenged the Regional Directors to cascade information, capacitate their people on the ground, and maximize these mechanisms.

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NDRRMC Develops Cell Broadcast Message Templates for Emergencies

In partnership with SMART Communications Inc., the Offi ce of Civil Defense (OCD) conducted the “Workshop on the Operationalization of Cellular Broadcast System (CBS)” on 21 April 2017 at the NDRRMC Building, Quezon City.

Identifi ed Warning Agencies – PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, PNRI, MGB, DOH, BPF, AFP, PNP, PIA, and PCOO – were invited to draft the Emergency Alert and Warning Messages (EAWM) templates which will be utilized to expedite the dissemination of information and warning messages to the public during emergencies or disasters.

CBS is a mobile technology which allows a text or binary message to be distributed to all mobile terminals which are connected to a set of cells. Messages sent through CBS are sent point to an area while those sent through Short Messaging System (SMS) are sent from point to point. This feature of CBS makes

disseminating messages faster and is the primary consideration of SMART in adopting this technology to comply for the provisions of RA 10639.

The Republic Act 10639 or “The Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act” and the private companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility allows the government to use Telecommunications Companies’ (TELCOs) resources to ensure the widest dissemination of information and warnings by sending out

OCD Operations Service Director Vicente F Tomazar facilitates the discussion during the Develpment of Cell Broadcast Message Templates for Emergencies on 21 April 2017.

Various NDRRMC Member agencies join in discussing the proposed cell broadcast message templates for emergencies.

OCD Operations Service Director Vicente F Tomazar facilitates the discussion during the Develpment of Cell Broadcast Message Templates for Emergencies on 21 April 2017.

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EAWM directly to the mobile phone subscribers. The messages can be sent-out to subscribers in a specifi c province which may be aff ected by disasters.

Through the workshop, the group identifi ed triggers and parameters when to use the CBS and produced standard templates which were utilized by the National DRRM Operations Center in disseminating earthquake information and warning for aftershocks during the Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake in Ormoc City, Leyte.

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PROVINCE OF ISABELA Best Provincial DRRM Council

CITY OF DAVAO Best City DRRM Council (Highly-Urbanized)

CITY OF SANTIAGO, ISABELABest City DRRM Council (Component-Independent)

HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SURBest Municipal DRRM Council (1st - 3rd Class)

TUBLAY, BENGUETBest Municipal DRRM Council (4th - 6th Class)

POBLACION, TUPI, SOUTH COTABATOBest Barangay DRRM Committee (Urban Category)

ALINGUIGAN 2ND, ILAGAN CITY, ISABELABest Barangay DRRM Committee (Rural Category)

SIBOG KATAWHAN ALANG SA PAGLAMBO, INC.Best Civil Society Organization

NAGKAHIUSANG MANGINGISDA SA HINATUAN (NAMAHIN)

Best People’s Organization

DAVAO FIREFIGHTERS ANDRESCUE SERVICES, INC.

Best Volunteer Organization

RESCUE 922, CAUAYAN CITY, ISABELABest Government Emergency Management Services

(Advance Search and Rescue Category)

DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESPONSE TEAMPROVINCE OF TARLAC

Best Government Emergency Management Services(Basic Search and Rescue Category)

ISABELA PROVINCIAL CAPITOLDAY CARE CENTER

ILAGAN CITY, ISABELABest Early Learning Center (Urban Category)

SIPITAN-BADIANG DAY CARE CENTERGUIMBAL, ILOILO

Best Early Learning Center (Rural Category)

18th Gawad KALASAGNATIONAL AWARDS

RANIAG HIGH SCHOOL, RAMON, ISABELABest Public School (Urban Category)

BINTAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLVILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA

Best Public School (Rural Category)

LORD’S HAND ACADEMY, PASIG CITYBest Private School (Urban Category)

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP ACADEMYLINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE

Best Private School (Rural Category)

MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO SR.MEDICAL CENTER

OZAMIZ CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTALBest National Government Hospital

HINATUAN DISTRICT HOSPITALHINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR

Best Local Government Unit Hospital

BACOLOD ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTERBACOLOD CITYBest Private Hospital

PFC ROEL S DALAOTA 885183 (CE) PAHeroic Act (lndividual)

DIRECTOR ALEXANDER R. MADRIGALSpecial Recognition (Individual)

TACTICAL OPERATIVEAMPHIBIOUS DRIVE (TOAD),

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITYSpecial Recognition (Group)

ISABELA PROVINCIAL CAPITOLDAY CARE CENTER

ILAGAN CITY, ISABELAHALL OF FAME

Best Early Learning Center (Urban Category)

DAVAO FIREFIGHTERS ANDRESCUE SERVICES, INC.

HALL OF FAMEBest Volunteer Organization

CIVIL DEFENSE ACROSS THE NATIONRDRRMC I Approves Regional Contingency Plan for Human-Induced Hazards

Regional DRRM Council I members led by OCD I Regional Director Melchito M Castro join in the ceremonial unveiling of the Regional Contingency Plan for Human-Induced Hazards on 21 April 2017 at Sea and Sky Hotel & Restaurant, San Fernando, La Union. The plan was approved and signed by the Regional Council after a series of workshops and consultations conducted. (Mike Aldrin T Sabado)

OCD I Conducts Basic ICS Training

Dr Faustino L Unabia Jr, Medical Offi cer IV of Ilocos Training Regional and Medical Center discusses the structure of the Incident Command System (ICS) during the training held for Regional DRRM Council I member agencies on 05-07 April 2017 in Baguio City. After the establishment of the fi rst Regional Incident Management Team (RIMT)-SARIPDA, OCD Ied its fi rst ICS training for 2017 with the aim to strengthen the RIMT’s capacity for disaster response. (Empress B Jaramillo)

OCD III Leads Flood Evacuation Drill

Mr Michael Dumlao of OCD III briefs the residents of La Paz, Tarlac before the Flood Evacuation Drill on 15-19 May 2017. OCD III facilitated the fl ood evacuation drill joined by more than one hundred participants which seeks to showcase the early warning system capacities at the local level. It also aims to capacitate and strengthen the community in responding to specifi c hazards. (Francesca T Quizon)

OCD III Holds Central Luzon Training for Instructors

OCD III Regional Director Edgardo J Ollet poses with the instructors led by Dr Vilma Carlos from BFP as well as the participants of the Training for Instructors (TFI) Course for Central Luzon on 29 May – 02 June 2017 at King’s Royale Hotel and Leisure Park, Bacolor, Pampanga. More than 20 participants from various Regional member agencies, local DRRM and Provincial DRRM Council members joined the training. (Francesca T Quizon)

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OCD CALABARZON Leads Earthquake Drill in Batangas State University

Incident Management Team in Batangas supervises the conduct of response operations during the 2nd quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 29 June 2017. More than 1,500 students, faculty members, admin staff and construction workers participated in the drill simultaneous with the nationwide earthquake drill launched in Davao City and other regional offi ces. (Georgina R Garcia)

OCD MIMAROPA Conducts Basic DRRM Orientation for Civil Defense Auxiliary Group

Members of the Civil Defense Auxiliary Group in MIMAROPA pose during the Basic DRRM Orientation conducted in the Province of Palawan at Uno Hotel, Puerto Princesa on 03-04 April 2017. OCD MIMAROPA staff together with local disaster volunteers of Palawan attended the training. Graduates of the course are expected to augment emergency response operations in the Province. (Mary An B Aceveda)

OCD MIMAROPA Holds Regional DRRM Council Meeting

OCD MIMAROPA Regional Director Eugene Cabrera chairs the 2nd Quarter Regional DRRM Full Council Meeting on 22 June 2017 at Bayview Park Hotel,Manila. Various Regional member agencies and Local DRRM Offi cers joined the meeting. The discussion focused on the revised NDRRM Fund Utilization Guidelines and approval of the Regional Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan for TY Nina. (Mary An B Aceveda)

OCD CALABARZON Conducts Rehab and Recovery Plan Writeshop

Members of the Regional DRRM Council CALABARZON Rehabilitation and Recovery Committee join the group work for the ranking of priority programs and projects to be included in the Regional Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan for the aff ected areas of the earthquake swarm in Batangas. The activity was led by OCD CALBARZON on 31 May to 01 June 2017 at Alta D Tagaytay Hotel, Tagaytay City. (Georgina R Garcia)

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OCD VI Facilitates Contingency Planning Formulation Workshop

OCD VI Regional Director Rosario T Cabrera delivers her message during the City of Iloilo Contingency Planning Formulation Workshop at Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo City on 25-28 April 2017. OCD VI facilitated the workshop together with subject matter experts from Bago and Iloilo Cities DRRM Offi ces (Cherry Mae D Naranjo)

OCD VII Groundbreaks 1st Regional Evacuation Center

OCD VII Regional Director Concepcion R Ornopia graces the groundbreaking ceremony of the 1st Regional Evacuation Center in New Medellin Estate, Medellin, Cebu on 27 April 2017. Director Ornopia led the ceremonial groundbreaking with Mayor Joven J Mondigo, Cebu Provincial DRRM Offi cer Baltazar Tribunalo, Cebu 4th District Representative Benhur Salimbangon and DPWH VII’s Engr Jun Dela Cruz.

OCD V Holds Integrated Planning Course on ICS

Local DRRM Offi cers and members of Bicol response agencies discuss during the fi ve-day Integrated Planning Course on Incident Command System (ICS) in Virac, Catanduanes on 29 May- 02 June 2017. Forty participants attended the training facilitated by OCD V. The course involved discussions of the Planning Section structure, its unit members, and roles and responsibilities in the aspect of ICS. (Rachelle Anne L Miranda)

OCD V Leads TOF on EQ Preparedness and Response

OCD V Regional Director Blanche T Gobenciong delivers her welcome message during the Training of Facilitators on Building Earthquake-Evacuation Plan on 28 April 2017 at Naga Regent Hotel, Naga City. BEEP TOF is a pilot program of OCD V which aims to train and constitute a pool of facilitators for the formulation of an integrated earthquake preparedness and response plan for various sectors. (Rachelle Anne L Miranda)


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OCD VII Holds ICS Integrated Planning Course

Members of the Regional DRRM Council VII works on their group output during the Integrated Planning Course on Incident Command System on 05-09 June 2017 at Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City. OCD VII Training Chief Mr Dennis Atto facilitated the course which aims to equip the participants with knowledge on planning as well as technical skills related to Incident Command System. (Jessette D Pongos)

OCD IX leads RDANA Training Mr Jonaldo A Fernandez of OCD IX presents the course overview during the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) Training on 17 May 2017 at LM Metro Hotel, Zamboanga City. The training aims to engage the participants in discussions and simulation exercises related to the conduct rapid damage assessment during disasters. RDANA is a disaster response tool used during the early and critical stage of a disaster. (Girly S Gamier)

OCD X Provides Relief Assistance to Marawi Crisis IDPs

OCD X Operations Chief Patrick Callanta and Ms Catalina Dignos distribute relief packages to Internally Displaced Families in Brgy Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City on 23 June 2017. OCD X in coordination with Cagayan de Oro City Social Welfare and Development Offi ce facilitated the distribution of assistance amounting to Php1,005,950.00 to 200 families aff ected by the Marawi Crisis. (Maree Abigail Galvez)

OCD XII Orients LCEs on DRRM

Local Chief Executives pose together with OCD XII Regional Director Minda C Morante together with other regional agencies during the DRRM Executive Course for LCEs on 15-16 June 2017 in General Santos City. The activity aims to enhance the LCEs’ understanding of the Philippine DRRM System, NDRRM Framework and other DRRM tools needed for eff ective DRRM plans and programs of the Local DRRM Councils (Jorie Mae E Balmediano)


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OCD ARMM Holds Water Search and Rescue Training

Major Luisito Abellanosa PA of the 6th Division Training School orients the participants of the Water Search and Rescue Training prior to the simulation exercise at Kushiong Beach, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. OCD ARMM conducted the training for the Provinces in ARMM on 08-12 April 2017. The training aims to capacitate the actors at the community level in terms of search and rescue. (Jofel C Delicana)

CARAGA LGUs Undergo PDRA Orientation

Offi cials from various municipalities in the Province of Surigao del Norte join the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Orientation held on 11 and 12 May 2017 for the mainland municipalities and 16 and 17 May 2017 for the island municipalities. OCD CARAGA spearheaded the orientation where members of the PDRA Core Team discussed the use of Project Noah, the mechanism of Operation L!sto, the importance of prepositioning of relief and other topics. (April Rose Anne Y Sanchez)

OCD ARMM Leads Community Based DRRM Training of Trainers

OCD ARMM OIC Myrna J Angot delivers her message during the Community Based DRRM Training of Trainers on 24-28 April 2017. OCD ARMM facilitated the training for the Province of Lanao del Sur and Mindanao State University. Participants of the training conducted a return demonstration to showcase their learnings from the training. (Jofel C Delicana)

OCD XII Leads Basic ICS Course

NDRRMC Executive Director and Civil Defense Administrator Usec Ricardo B Jalad graces the Basic Incident Command System Training Course conducted for various Accredited Community Disaster Volunteer (ACDV) groups in Region XII on 19-21 April 2017 in General Santos City. The activity aims to enhance the regional disaster response capability ensuring the protection of the responders and the aff ected communities. (Jorie Mae E Balmediano)


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OCD NIR Leads RDANA Training

Provincial and Local DRRM Offi cers of Negros Occidental pose for a gropup photo with OCD NIR OIC Ma Aletha A Nogra during the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) Training for the Province of Negros Occidental on 05-08 June 2017 in Talisay City. The training conducted shall serve as a basis for organizing an RDANA Team who will be mobilized in times of disasters and emergencies. (Olive Marie G Baylon)

OCD CAR Holds DRRM for Kids Activity

OCD CAR’s disaster preparedness icon, Kapitan Alerto asks elementary students about the contents of an emergency survival kit during the DRRM for Kids activity on 20 May 2017 at Puguis Elementary School in La Trinidad, Benguet. The activity was spearheaded by OCD CAR in line with the annual Brigada Eskwela program of DepEd. During the activity, IEC materials on disaster preparedness were distributed. (Franzes Ivy Carasi)

OCD CARAGA Trains LGUs in Contingency Planning

OCD CARAGA Regional Director Rosauro Arnel Q Gonzales delivers his message during the four-day Contingency Plan Training for the Municipalities of La Paz, Agusan del Sur, Cortes, San Miguel, Bayabas and Lianga, Surigao del Sur and San Isidro, Surigao del Norte on 6-9 and 13-16 June 2017 in Butuan City. The six LGUs formulated a Contingency Plan by applying the Cluster Approach and Incident Command System concepts. (April Rose Anne Y Sanchez)

OCD CAR Orients LCEs on PDRA and ICS

OCD CAR Assistant Regional Director Jose Valera facilitates an open forum session during the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment and Incident Command System Orientation for Local Chief Executives in CAR and Regional DRRM Council Members on 21 April 2017 at Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. Around 250 participants composed of Local DRRM Offi cers, LGU employees, communication groups, and schools DRRM coordinators joined the training. (Franzes Ivy C Carasi)


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CENTRAL OFFICE EVENTS

Usec Ricardo B Jalad explains the iniatives and programs of OCD during his interview at DWDD Katropa Radio on 18 April 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad answers questions from the media during the Press Conference on the situation in Marawi City held in Malacañan on 15 June 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad attends as Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker of the grand opening of the Annual Batanes Day on 26 June 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad and Asec Kristoff er James E Purisima attend as panelists during the 3rd Conference on Disaster and Climate Resilience on 25-26 April 2017.

Members of the National Selection Committee for the 19th Gawad Kalasag National Awards pose for a group photo after the Desk Evaluation on 19-23 June 2017.

Usec Ricardo B Jalad, Asec Kristoff er James E Purisima, OCD Service Directors and OCD PAO Chief pose during their guesting at Manila Bulletin’s Hot Seat.

Photos by Fred A Abuda Jr & Armil Kaye P MandingCaptions by Karla Minorka M Aldea

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Awareness and Preparedness on Tropical Cyclones

Tropical cyclone is an extreme weather condition characterized by large scale circulation of strong winds, low atmospheric pressure and heavy rains. It can cause fl ooding, storm surge, landslides and fl ash fl oods.

The following safety tips can guide individuals and families on what to do before, during and after a tropical cyclone.

BEFORE

Monitor the news for weather updates, warnings and advisories.

Know the early warning and evacuation plan of the community.

Check the integrity of your house and repair weak parts.

Prepare your family’s GO BAG containing items needed for survival.

Put livestock and pets in a safe area or designated evacuation site for animals.

When notifi ed, immediately go to the designated evacuation center.

DURING

Stay alert and stay tuned.

Stay calm. Stay indoors and tune

in for latest news and weather updates.

Turn off main electrical switch and water valve.

Use fl ashlight or emergency lamp. Be cautious in using candles and gas lamps.

Stay away from glass windows.

AFTER

Remain alert and be cautious.

Wait for authorities to declare that it is safe to return home.

Stay away from fallen trees, damaged structures and power lines.

Do not go sightseeing as you may hinder the work of the emergency services.

Be cautious in checking and repairing the damaged parts of your house.

Check for wet or submerged electrical outlets and appliances before turning on electricity.

Throw away rainwater in cans, pots and tires to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. (Source: Project DINA Guidebook.)

19 October 2016: Super Typhoon Lawin made its landfall in Cagayan Valley, packing winds of up to 225 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 315. Fourteen people were confi rmed dead and almost 20,000 houses were toally damaged.

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